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We apply our research to systems that serve hundreds of millions of people, with a team distributed around the world. You are probably familiar with our best-known product, the hCaptcha security suite. Our approach is simple: low overhead, small teams, and rapid iteration.\nAs a Senior Backend Engineer, Security Automation, you will design and implement systems that automate and improve key Security Operations Center (SOC) processes. Your work will enhance our capabilities in bot detection, fraud mitigation, phishing detection, and other security automation efforts, helping the team operate efficiently and effectively at scale.\n\nUsing AI: Coding agents are indisputably useful tools. We provide access to the top 3 models, and were early adopters of evals-first development flows. Familiarity with coding using agents is part of all interviews. However, reliability and correctness are critical for us. You will need to read and understand every line of code with your name on it, and it will be reviewed by both people and machines.\nWhat you will do:\nDesign, build, and maintain automation tools and services that support core SOC operations, managing the full lifecycle from requirements to deployment.\nStreamline workflows and improve security efficiency using modern technologies such as microservices, Kubernetes, Python, and message queues.\nCollaborate closely with security analysts and engineers to solve complex automation and operational challenges.\nResearch emerging security and automation standards, identifying new technologies that strengthen our defenses and processes.\nContribute to system reliability, observability, and scalability through thoughtful automation and process design.\nWhat we are looking for:\n5+ years of experience in backend software development.\nProficiency in Python and familiarity with microservice-based architectures.\nDeep understanding of programming best practices, design patterns, and testing methodologies.\nExperience writing secure code and applying OWASP security principles.\nSolid experience working with SQL databases.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams.\nFamiliarity with Docker and containerized development workflows.\nNice to have:\nHands-on experience with Kubernetes or other orchestration platforms.\nFamiliarity with frontend technologies or frameworks.\nExperience participating in bug bounty programs or contributing to security research (for example, public CVEs).\nUnderstanding of browser and network security, modern web architecture, and web automation frameworks.\nWorking knowledge of Linux environments.\nWhat we offer:\nFully remote position with flexible working hours.\nAn inspiring team of colleagues spread all over the world.\nPleasant, modern development and deployment workflows: ship early, ship often.\nHigh impact: lots of users, happy customers, high growth, and cutting-edge R&D.\nFlat organization with direct interaction with customer teams.\nWe celebrate equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. 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